iPhone 17 Review
A19 · 6.3″ OLED · ProMotion 120 Hz
Specdex verdict The iPhone 17 earns a 92/100 — flagship-tier performance with no significant weak spots, a pick we'd recommend to anyone shopping in this category.
The non-Pro iPhone with ProMotion 120 Hz and the A19 chip — 6.3″ OLED at 2622×1206, IP68, and up to 30 hours of video playback per Apple's spec page.
iPhone 17 versus its closest rivals
- +A19 chip with 6-core CPU
- +ProMotion 120 Hz on a non-Pro iPhone
- +Up to 30 hours of video playback
- −No telephoto
- −Two storage tiers only (256/512 GB)
- −Charging needs 40W+ adapter for the headline 50%-in-20-min claim
Who's the iPhone 17 for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
With CPU/GPU sub-scores at 94/91, this delivers headroom for sustained creative workloads — video editing, AI inference, or 3D rendering.
Battery sub-score of 88 is solid but not class-leading — fine for typical days, charging top-up likely on heavy days.
Camera scores 88 — competent across most scenarios but watch our spec deltas vs the camera-flagships above.
Mid-tier pricing at $799 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.
Configurations
Available options for the iPhone 17.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the iPhone 17.
- Device
- USB-C cable
- SIM ejector tool
- Quick-start guide
- Brand sticker
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Full score breakdown
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Specifications
Manufacturer-sourced where verifiable| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.3″ OLED, 2622×1206 at 460 ppi, ProMotion 120 Hz |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A19 chip (6-core CPU) |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery (video) | Up to 30 hours |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Charging | 50% in 20 min with 40W adapter; MagSafe up to 25W |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage | 256 / 512 GB |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 177 g |
| IP rating | IP68 (6 m, 30 min) |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| OS | iOS 26 |
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